HIST108D

Freshman/Sophomore Seminar in History; A History of Drugs from Ayahuasca to Zantac

The term "drug" has meant many things over its long history, ranging from a remedy to a banned substance. In this seminar we'll explore the term's history/and see how it has changed over time. Topics include global trade, cultural appropriation, healthcare. politics, law, technology, and big pharma.

Sister Courses: HIST108A, HIST108B, HIST108C

Fall 2025

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During the Spring 2020 and Spring 2021 semesters, students could choose to take some of their courses pass-fail mid-semester which skews grade data aggregated across multiple semesters.

Average GPA of 3.64 between 19 students*

HIST108D Grade Distribution+-051015202530354045505560657075% of studentsABCDFWother
A-: 31.58%
A: 42.11%
B: 5.26%
B+: 15.79%
C: 5.26%
* "W"s are considered to be 0.0 quality points. "Other" grades are not factored into GPA calculation. Grade data not guaranteed to be correct.